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Frog on!

July 28, 2012 9:00 pm • Last Updated: July 28, 2012 11:21 pm

Haylee Grace, 10, eggs on her frog as she competes in her age group finals during the 13th annual Plainfield Congregational Church Frog Jumping Contest Saturday at Plainfield Town Hall. Children of all ages can participate with frogs they either caught themselves or were supplied with by organizers. The event raises funds for the church's children's programming.

Haylee Grace, 10, eggs on her frog as she competes in her age group finals during the 13th annual Plainfield Congregational Church Frog Jumping Contest Saturday at Plainfield Town Hall. Children of all ages can participate with frogs they either caught themselves or were supplied with by organizers. The event raises funds for the church's children's programming.

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